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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1902
Page
3
Light winds and fair conditions expected this evening fading into a cooler trend across eastern and southern portions. Temperatures will dip modestly, with slightly cooler air moving in overnight and persisting through Tuesday.
Local notices show Allen's promising ice cream and oysters with teasers about coffee, wafers, and framed pictures at Duncan's. Several residents travel or recover from illness while others plan events, sales, and routines, including school carnival plans and Royal Arch Masons meeting, plus tradesmen and merchants advertising services and products.
An old newspaper fragment advertises Rocky Mountain Tea claiming to restore vitality and happiness. The note mentions Mrs. Fred Giesler of Muscatine visiting family in Havre, and the Reynolds Studio hosting Mr. and Mrs. Chas Beckerman from Omaha via Chicago. It also references Canton lump fuel pricing and mentions Stewart.
The essay argues wealth underpins American society and that classifying by finances simplifies study of social issues. It notes past chaos with sectional standards, highlighting New England emblems of status, Philadelphia ancestry, southern and western prominence, and New York’s complex social wheels.
The ruling states a husband is not guilty of desertion if his wife rents his room to a boarder and crowds him out, presenting a solemn legal principle from the cited case. The note reflects a historical interpretation of marital rights and occupancy disputes.
Rev John Ferguson of Newton preached on the enduring nature of scripture from Psalm 119 yesterday morning at the First United Presbyterian Church. He contrasted changing worldly views with the fixed word of God and urged salvation only through Christ. Ferguson preached again in the evening. next Sabbath preaching is planned but the minister’s name is not yet announced.
Local residents made weekend trips and visits including J A Hillhouse of TMavre, Dr A Chalmers of Havre, Mrs Geo Stewart returning from Chicago, Witman a Burlington passenger, Mr and Mrs L Neal and daughter in West Chester, Hannah Dala and Elsie Kreeht to Crawfordsville, Tom Motta to West Liberty, Andy Stranahan from Omaha and Des Moines, Mile Adants for his mother’s funeral, Mrs Will Harvey and daughter from Iowa City, Gib Adams and Everette Adams from Waterloo and Newark, Tom Dupuis from Davenport, W F Kirkpatrick and Silas Ross painting in Brighton, Mrs Anna Chance Roberts to Burlington, Mrs Lytle and Verne to Keota, Baptist Ladies League chicken pie dinner at Armory D, Clerk Tyler to Trenton on business, Mrs Alf Chilcote to visit daughter in Oskaloosa, John McLaughlin party visiting Crawfordsville.
Johnson, renowned as the state’s most progressive baker, installs a third oven to meet Washington and nearby demand for bakery supplies. The new oven promises fresh hot goods hourly while existing ovens remain in top condition. Johnson uses the finest flour and lard and employs top bakers. Try his bakery goods and be convinced it pays.
A historical note cites John Wesley and a quip about repeated instruction then uses it to endorse Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and coughs. The ad asserts the remedy counteracts pneumonia tendencies and is safe. Sold by Stewarts Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
First class upholstering and re ad work of any kind see Frank esson or drop him a card. Shop in the rear of the James Cowyer blacksmith shop. Now work a specialty. Have a fine line of samples. Will call and see you if you wish. If CITY BUS LINE Call up a phone No. 1 Hotel Allen and leave orders promptly attended to by Frank Rogers.
Rumors circulate among mail clerks and railroad workers that Rock Island will issue a new time card for the southwest division. Details are scarce, but changes are expected with next month’s timetable. A Chicago dispatch notes a Rock Island line planned from Chicago to St Louis before the Louisiana Purchase Exposition opening. Eighteen surveyors are in Macoupin county taking lines for the company.
Alfred Bee of Welare Texas describes severe biliousness and a lame back. He credits Electric Bitters with restoring sleep, appetite, strength, and ability to work. The tonic is advertised as giving health and new life to weak or run-down people. Only 50 cents at Stewart’s pharmacy.
The Iowa Central railroad offers tickets to bona fide homeseekers at one fare plus 2.00 to points in Minnesota and North Dakota. Tickets are valid for 21 days and available on any Tuesday in homeseekers territory.
J C Mount of Three Mile Bay New York ran a ten penny nail through the fleshy part of his hand while opening a box. He applied Chamberlains Pain Balm and later, and the pain and soreness disappeared, with the injured parts soon healing. Stewart's Pharmacy Cook Sherman offered the product for sale.
A box supper will be held at the Gray school house on Thursday evening October 30. All are invited. Jessie Rupp is the teacher coordinating the event.
Washington October 27 The Examiner of Interferences decided the case of George Ho Myer versus The Paracamph Company of Louisville. The plaintiff claimed use of Paracamphol as a trademark but the examiner found it infringes the well known registered trade mark Paracamph belonging to The Paracamph Company of Louisville. The case attracted wide interest among Louisville business leaders and hundreds of druggists nationwide. The Paracamph Company is represented by Leopold and Pennebaker of Louisville and Hervey S Knight of Knight Bros Washington. The matter has been in litigation for several months and was thoroughly briefed and argued by both sides.
James McElroy, one of the county’s oldest settlers, died at his son George’s home after a two week illness. Born March 14 in Lancaster County Ohio, he moved to Indiana in childhood, married twice, raised eight children, and was a longtime member of the First United Presbyterian Church. Funeral held at his late residence with interment in the city cemetery. Mort King returned to Ainsworth after a visit.
The BR. Y. P. U. dime social postponed from Friday October 17 due to rain. It will now be held Tuesday evening October 28 at the home of Mrs. Ira Bowman. A short program, refreshments, games and a general good time are planned. All are invited.
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